Wages ‘not enough to sustain growth’
Minimum wage, productivity and the cost of living should not be treated separately. That was one of the major themes emerging from a high-level panel discussion hosted by the Barbados
Guyana establishes national taskforce to improve mathematics performance
The Ministry of Education has established a National Mathematics Taskforce aimed at improving mathematics performance across schools nationwide and developing a long-term strategy to strengthen how the subject is taught.
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At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak
At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus during a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sources have told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner.
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Judge: Having a gun will do you no good
Nothing good can come from having a gun, especially if you are poor. So declared Justice Carlisle Greaves as he imposed two forthwith fines, totalling $11 500, on the only
Consumers to pay more at the pump
The retail prices of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene will increase effective midnight, Sunday, May 17. Gasoline will retail at $4.01 per litre and diesel at $3.21 per litre, representing increases
Small Craft Advisory issued for Barbados
A small craft advisory is in effect for Barbados for above normal swell heights, and this pattern is expected to persist through Tuesday. The Atlantic high-pressure system is generating winds
Fogging Schedule: May 18 to 22
Various districts in St James, St Michael and St George will be visited by the Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness next week. The unit will
GovTech ‘not a talking shop’
GovTech Barbados is rolling out a series of citizen-focused digital services, aimed at improving access to public services and reducing frustrations experienced by Barbadians when accessing Government agencies. The state
UPDATE: Skeetes Road shooting victim identified
The man who was shot and killed at Skeetes Road, Jackman, St Michael earlier this morning was identified by a relative as Damian Shurland Hakeam Parris. The body of the
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency said the outbreak in DR
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